Schedule of Events for 2023
JANUARY 2023
January 1 Zoo Closed New Year’s Day
FEBRUARY
February 4 Sneaky Snow Leopards Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
February 4 Sneaky Snow Leopards Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 3:00-4:30 PM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
February 23 Annual Member's Meeting 6:00-9:00 PM
February 25 Family Zookeeper Camp 1:00 – 4:30 PM parent(s)/adult guardian(s) and any children ages 5-18, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
MARCH
March 11 Perky Pigs Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
March 11 Perky Pigs Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 3:00-4:30 PM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
APRIL
April 1 Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 1:00-3:00 PM, ages 0-12, admission price applies
April 3 Zoo Crew Open House, ages 13-17, 6:00-7:00 PM
April 9 Zoo Closed Easter Sunday
April 22 Family Zookeeper Camp 1:00-4:30 PM parent(s)/adult guardian(s) and any children ages 5-18, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
April 29 Opening Day of 62ND Season
May 2 Fourth Grade Conservation Day, 9:00-11:30 AM & 12:30-3:00 PM
May 6 Frog Watch 2023 Spring Training, 10:00-12:00pm, all ages welcome
May 6 Happy Horses Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
May 6 Happy Horses Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 3:00-4:30 AM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
May 14 Mother’s Day – All moms receive discounted admission and free train ride.
May 20 Animal Ambassador Close-ups & Painting/Glitter Tattoos, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
May 20 Breakfast at the Zoo, 8:00-10:00 AM
May 31 Biofacts Talks, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
JUNE
June 1 Animal Ambassador Close-ups, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
June 6 Animal Ambassador Close-ups, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
June 7 Biofacts Talks, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
June 7 Open Late (7 PM)
June 7 Bismarck Public Library Storytime (Discovery Center Meeting Room) 6:00-7:00 PM
June 8 Amazing Amphibians Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 10:00-11:30 AM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
June 8 Amazing Amphibians Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
June 10 Snow Cones for Conservation 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
June 17 Children’s Day – Fun & Games – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Prize Drawings at 1:00 PM
June 12-16 Summer Zoo Camp 1, 1:00 - 4:30 PM, ages 8-12, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
June 14 Open Late (7 PM)
June 18 Father’s Day – All dads received discounted admission and free train ride.
June 20 Radiant Raptors Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 10:00-11:30 AM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
June 20 Radiant Raptors Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
June 21 Biofacts Talks, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
June 21 Open Late (7 PM)
June 22 Animal Ambassador Close-ups, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
June 23-24 Family Zoo Snooze Camp Over 1, 6:00 PM-8:00 AM (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
June 24 Breakfast at the Zoo, 8:00-10:00 AM
June 28 Open Late (7 PM)
June 28 Morton Mandan Public Library Storytime (Discovery Center Meeting Room) 6:00-7:00 PM
June 26-30 Summer Zoo Camp 2, 1:00-4:30 PM, ages 8-12, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
JULY
July 3 Animal Ambassador Close-ups, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
July 5 Biofacts Talks, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
July 5 Open Late (7 PM)
July 6 Tremendous Tigers Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 10:00-11:30 AM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
July 6 Tremendous Tigers Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
July 8 Snow Cones for Conservation 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
July 10-14 Summer Zoo Camp 3, 1:00-4:30 PM, ages 8-12, (pre-registration required at least 7 days in advance)
July 12 Open Late (7 PM)
July 18 Playful Primates Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 10:00-11:30 AM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
July 18 Playful Primates Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
July 18 Annual Members Picnic, 4:00-7:00 PM. Zoo Grounds Close @ 3:00 PM.
July 19 Biofacts Talks, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
July 19 Open Late (7 PM)
July 19 Bismarck Public Library Storytime (Discovery Center Meeting Room) 6:00-7:00 PM
July 20 Animal Ambassador Close-ups, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
July 21-22 Family Zoo Snooze Camp Over 2, 6:00 PM-8:00 AM (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
July 22 Breakfast at the Zoo, 8:00-10:00 AM
July 24-28 Summer Zoo Camp 4, 1:00-4:30 PM, ages 8-12, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
July 26 Open Late (7 PM)
July 29 Tiger Conservation Day
AUGUST
August 1 Animal Ambassador Close-ups, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
August 2 Biofacts Talks, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
August 2 Open Late (7 PM)
August 3 Clever Canines Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 10:00-11:30 AM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
August 3 Clever Canines Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
August 5 Snow Cones for Conservation 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
August 8 Animal Ambassador Close-ups, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
August 9 Biofacts Talks, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
August 9 Open Late (7 PM)
August 10 Animal Ambassador Close-ups, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
August 16 Open Late (7 PM)
August 17 Brew at the Zoo, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM. Zoo Grounds Close @ 4:00 PM
August 19 Breakfast at the Zoo, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
August 23 Open Late (7 PM) Last Wednesday Open Late
August 24 BPS First Day of School (Concession Stand and Train Limited Hours Begin)
4:00-6:00 PM Weekdays, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Weekends
SEPTEMBER
September 2 Animal Ambassador Close-ups, 10:30-11:30 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM
September 9 Breakfast at the Zoo, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
September 16 Proud Penguin Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 10:00-11:30 AM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
September 16 Proud Penguin Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
September 16 “It’s For the Animals” Wine-Tasting and Silent Auction, 7:00-9:00 PM.
Zoo Grounds Close @ 5:00 PM
September 24 Last Full Day of Summer Season
September 29 Winter Hours Begin... open 1:00-5:00 PM Friday, Saturday, Sunday (weather permitting)
OCTOBER
October 14 Rambunctious Reptiles Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
October 14 Rambunctious Reptiles Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 3:00-4:30 PM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
October 28 Zoo Boo! 1:00-4:00 PM admission price applies
NOVEMBER
November 4 Brawny Bison Camp Animal Ed-Ventures ages 5-7, 1:00-2:30 PM, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
November 4 Brawny Bison Camp Little Tykes Ed-Ventures ages 3-4, 3:00-4:30 PM, participants with parent/adult guardian, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
November 18 Family Zookeeper Camp 1:00 – 4:30 PM parent(s)/adult guardian(s) and any children ages 5-18, (registration required at least 7 days in advance)
DECEMBER
December 2 Story Time with Santa 1:15-1:45 PM Pictures with Santa 2:00-4:00 PM
December 3 Story Time with Santa 1:15-1:45 PM Pictures with Santa 2:00-4:00 PM
December 9 Story Time with Santa 1:15-1:45 PM Pictures with Santa 2:00-4:00 PM
December 10 Story Time with Santa 1:15-1:45 PM Pictures with Santa 2:00-4:00 PM
December 16 Story Time with Santa 1:15-1:45 PM Pictures with Santa 2:00-4:00 PM
December 17 Story Time with Santa 1:15-1:45 PM Pictures with Santa 2:00-4:00 PM
December 24 Christmas Eve Day, Zoo Grounds Close @ 3:00 PM
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